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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,346.49, 5,996.51 and 2,666.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,346.49, 5,996.51 and 2,666.55 is: 3,678.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,346.49 : 5,996.51 = 2,666.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,346.49/5,996.51 = 2,666.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,346.49x = 5,996.51 × 2,666.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,346.49x = 15,989,993.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,989,993.74/4,346.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,678.83

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